Rin smiled, the wrinkles around her eyes becoming more evident with the pull of her muscles. Her grandchildren ran and played in front of her, singing songs she'd taught them from her youth. Old lady Kaede had taught her how to care for children, and it was through the actions of that woman that Rin learned how to be a good mother to her many kids and now their children too.
There was a rustling sound, and Rin turned around slowly, already knowing who would be standing behind her.
"Lord Sesshomaru," she said, her old voice shaking on the words she was so happy to say. While Kaede was a mother figure to her, Sesshomaru had always been somewhat of a father to her. She was happy to have him protecting her throughout her life, and he always spoiled her and her growing family with the best gifts.
Sesshomaru moved towards her in silence. After a few moments of him simply looking at her he moved to walk around her, and sat on the grassy ground closer to her grandchildren. They still hadn't spotted him in the shadows, but once they did he'd be attacked with hugs and playful battle moves.
"There are so many of them now," he commented, his voice even.
Rin's smile widened and she moved slowly to sit next to him. "Yes," she said. "A great grandchild was born, too."
Sesshomaru's face snapped towards her, but Rin continued to look forward at the lives that would outgrow hers.
"Has it really been that long, little Rin?" he asked, his voice quiet.
Rin knew what they were both thinking but not speaking. He was a demon. He aged slowly and the life span of a human to him seemed like a mere few days' worth. The time hadn't occurred to him until Rin's life was nearing its end.
"So it has, Lord Sesshomaru. I'm happy where my life has ended up. All thanks to you. I'll never forget that," she paused to look at him through watery eyes.
"It doesn't have to end. I can find a way. You can — you can stay with me," Sesshomaru said, his voice catching with emotions he only showed towards Rin.
Shaking her head, Rin reached out and took one of Sesshomaru's clawed hands. She knew he thought of himself as a god sometimes, believing he had more power than he actually did. Even if she wanted to live on, it was impossible. She was only human after all.
"I want to see my husband again," was all Rin said, a tear falling from her eye.
Sesshomaru nodded, looking away from her and back to the many young grandchildren. He turned his hand up and laced his fingers through her fragile, wrinkly ones. Together they sat in the shade and watched life go on.